How far is Fallcrest, NC from Cherryville, NC?

The driving distance from Fallcrest, NC to Cherryville, NC is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.57 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.4 mi
21.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.4 mi
Kilometers
21.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.57 mi
Kilometers
31.49 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in Fallcrest
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallcrest
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Cherryville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fallcrest
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kings Mountain
NC

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fallcrest
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Cherryville
10.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fallcrest and Cherryville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fallcrest and Cherryville.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodleaf Drive

    694 ft · 36 sec · Woodleaf Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chapel Grove Road

    799 ft · 21 sec · Chapel Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Camp Rotary Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Camp Rotary Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Linwood Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparrow Springs Road

    2081 ft · 41 sec · Sparrow Springs Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kings Mountain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kings Mountain Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 216 North: Cherryville

    44 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Piedmont Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Piedmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on County Line Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Tryon Courthouse Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Tryon Courthouse Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Mountain Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mountain Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Oak Street

    38 m · 8 sec · South Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    47 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallcrest and Cherryville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
5.44 mi · 28%
North Piedmont Avenue
2.21 mi · 11%
Tryon Courthouse Road
2.17 mi · 11%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
2.04 mi · 10%
Camp Rotary Road
2 mi · 10%
Linwood Road
1.99 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

County Line Road

Continue on County Line Road

5.44 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kings Mountain
00h 13m from Fallcrest
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fallcrest and Mostly Clear near Cherryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fallcrest to Cherryville?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kings Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Fallcrest and 10.1 miles from Cherryville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fallcrest and Mostly Clear near Cherryville.

Stop Ideas Near Kings Mountain

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kings Mountain and the surrounding midpoint area.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Downtown Shelby Fountain Park

Shelby , NC
17876, Shelby, NC 28150, United States
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Park
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , NC
300 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,City administration,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kings Mountain.

RAIL

Gastonia

16 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

47 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Spartanburg

63 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Kannapolis

71 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallcrest and Cherryville. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fallcrest

Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2179100, -81.2461900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Cherryville

#2 Cherryville

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,138
Coordinates35.3787400, -81.3789700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodleaf Drive (-81.245946, 35.217621)
End: East Main Street (-81.379127, 35.379077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.47
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.73 $5.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.06 $6.11
Premium $4.78 $3.30 $6.59
Diesel $5.62 $3.88 $7.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallcrest and Cherryville. The current time is 17:47:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.